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Tucked away in the sleepy small town of Napanoch awaits an inn whose paranormal activity has earned it the title of the East Coast’s most haunted hotel. The Shanley Hotel is so haunted, in fact, that visitors from across the globe travel to this area of New York in hopes of encountering something paranormal. Those who dare test the waters of this haunted accommodation can sign up for an exclusive overnight tour with Ghost Hunts USA. Be warned, though, this evening event is not for the faint of heart!

The year was 1845 when a man by the name of Thomas Ritch decided to build a hotel for travelers seeking a quiet place to vacation. Thus, Ritch's Hotel on Main Street came to be.
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The hotel changed hands several times in its history, and despite a fire that burned the building to the ground in 1895, the hotel continued to attract noteworthy guests.
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The most famous owners were the Shanleys, a beloved couple whose engaging and socialite lifestyle was also marked by tragedy.
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The Shanleys had three children, though none lived past one year. It is said that this immense heartbreak can still be felt inside the walls of the hotel. Untimely death became a theme at the Shanley Hotel, with many guests experiencing loss and unexpected tragedy.
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Visitors have experienced a range of paranormal activity, such as a Beatrice Shanley herself wandering the halls in Victorian apparel. You might smell perfume or tobacco, the lingering scents of those who have long since passed away, or perhaps even spot a piece of furniture moving on its own.
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When you sign up for an exclusive Ghost Hunts USA tour of the Shanley Hotel, you'll have the opportunity to investigate this haunted hotel for yourself. The tour includes an overnight stay, buffet dinner, and ghost hunt.
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The most haunted spaces in the hotel, the Bordello Rooms and Gentleman Quarters, will be the two main areas of investigation. Since paranormal activity is so concentrated to these rooms, you'll want to brace yourself for the unexpected!
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So whether you’re fascinated by the complicated history of the Shanley Hotel or are perhaps eager to experience the paranormal, you won’t be disappointed by your tour with Ghost Hunts USA. For more information about this one-of-a-kind ghost hunt in small-town New York, you can visit the official website by clicking here.

Address: 56 Main Street, Napanoch, NY, 12458

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